June 15, 1922 MUSICAL COURIER CURRENT MUSICAL PRIZES AND SCHOLARSHIPS [The Musical Courier will endeavor to keep this department up to date and to that end requests that all notices and prospectuses of musical prize contests be sent to the Musical Courier so as to be included in this department. It will be found that in each contest the name and address are given, to which intending candidates may apply directly for further information. Manuscripts are submitted at the risk of the composer.—Editor’s Note.] National Federation of Music Clubs—Nine prizes for American composers, amounting in all to $2,7S0. Contests end December 15. Mrs. Edwin B. Garrigues, 201 Bellevue-Stratford, Philadelphia, Pa. Male Chorus of Swift & Co.—$100 for a musical setting (chorus of men’s voices, with piano accompaniment) for Sir Walter Scott’s “Hunting Song.” Contest ends July 1. D. A. Clippinger, 617-18 Kimball Building, Chicago, 111. The Society for the Publication of American Music —Applications for the publication of original compositions for the 1922-23 season should be received not later than October 15. William Burnet Tuthill, Room 1608, 185 Madison avenue, New York. Allentown Rotary Club—$100 for an Allentown song, words and music of which must be original. Allentown Rotary Club, Allentown, Pa. The National American Music Festival—$3,800 in contest prizes at the 1922 festival to be held at Buffalo, N. Y., October 2 to 7. A. A. Van de Mark, American Music Festival, 223 Delaware avenue, Buffalo, N. Y. The American Academy in Rome. Horatio Parker Fellowship in Musical Composition, the winner having the privilege of a studio and three years' residence at the Academy in Rome, besides an annual stipend of $1,000 and an allowance not to exceed $1,000 for traveling expenses. Executive Secretary, American Academy in Rome, 101 Park avenue, New York. Ithaca Conservatory of Music—One Master Scholarship (valued at $600 a term), ten full scholarships and forty-two partial scholarships. Ithaca Conservatory of Music, Ithaca, N. Y. Chicago Musical College—Seventy-three prizes and scholarships, amounting to more than $20,000. Chicago Musical College, 624 South Michigan avenue, Chicago, 111. Guilmant Organ School—Dr. William C. Carl gold medal, and four scholarships for pupils over eighteen given by Philip Berolzheimer. Contest for Berolz-heimer scholarships takes place in October. Guilmant Organ School, 17 East Eleventh street, New York. New York School of Music and Arts—One vocal and one piano scholarship. New York School of Music and Arts, 150 Riverside Drive, New York. Institute of Musical Art—A number of prizes and scholarships. Institute of Musical Art, 120 Claremont avenue, New York. New England Conservatory of Music—$450 in prizes to students of the school. Ralph L. 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WHITE & CO. 70 Fifth Ave., New York City ment of music among the children, and as a result eleven prizes have been offered next year, the contestants being divided into three groups. Lois Maer Wins First Prize in Junior Department Delegates from Memphis were especially interested in the two contestants who won first honors at the convention, Lois Maer winning the first prize in the junior department. Miss Maer, who is a pupil of Mary Boiling-Chapman, is a young pianist of unusual talent and promise. Her entire musical education has been under Mrs. Chapman’s direction, she having studied since she was five years of age. She is president of the Junior Beethoven Club, and takes an active part in things musical. Several managers present at the convention offered Miss Maer concert engagements. Thursday evening Miss Maer was requested to play one of her contest numbers, the audience being so enthusiastic that several request numbers were given. Mildred Mitchell Wins Prize in Composition. Mildred Mitchell, who won the prize in composition, is also a pupil of Mrs. Chapman of the Bolling-Musser School of Music. She is only thirteen and has composed many pieces. On Wednesday evening she was invited to substitute for one of the pianists, playing “The Spinners of Carrentic,” Rhene-Barton, and being forced to respond to two encores, she graciously gave two of her own compositions. Other Memphians who appeared on the Wednesday evening and other programs were Mrs. David L. Griffith, soprano, accompanied by Mrs. Frank Sturm; Mmes. W. J. Hon, C. B. Dunning and Leroy, pianists. Martinelli and Salvi in Joint Recital. Mrs. S. J. Latta presented Martinelli and Salvi in a joint recital at the Lyric Theater, May 3. Notes. The Fisk Jubilee Singers of Nashville gave two recitals at the Lyric Theater. Mmes. David L. Griffith, Frank Sturm, A. Denny Du Bose, M. T. Roush, Joe Carr Leroy, C. B. Dunning, W. J. Hon, L. T. Thornton, W. P. Chapman and H. P. Woodson and Lois Maer, Flora Kerr and Mildred Mitchell, were delegates from the Beethoven Junior and Juvenile Clubs to the convention in Paris. Laurent Chaveaux presented Alice McLaughlin, soprano, and Jerome Campbell, baritone, in a recital recently at the Woman’s Building Concert Hall. The Renaissance Music Circle gave a concerted program at the home of Mrs. Ralph Jurden. Mrs. Harry Brennan arranged the program and Mrs. G. B. McCoy served as accompanist. Another interesting meeting of this music circle was at the home of Mrs. S. T. Carnes, when Martinelli, Salvi and Fucito were honor guests. One of the lovely Memphis singers to be heard on this program was Mrs. J. L. McRee, who sang “The Rose Has Charmed the Nightingale” (Rimsky-Korsakoff) and "Depuis le jour” (Charpentier). Mrs. L. G. Noell, chairman of the music department of the Centennial Club, Nashville, Tenn., was the guest of the Beethoven Club at the regular monthly meeting and gave an interesting resume of the work being done in Nashville. The advanced classes in piano and voice and dramatic departments of the St. Agnes Conservatory gave an interesting program Thursday evening. Angelo Cortese, harpist; Joseph Cortese, violinist, and Grace Griffith, soprano, were heard in a joint recital in Little Rock, Ark., under the auspices of the Woman's Club, May 5. The Beethoven Club has had the honor of entertaining practically all of the celebrities who have been in Memphis during the reason of 1921-22, but never such an aggregation as attended the musical luncheon at the Hotel Gayoso, May 1, when nearly all of the principals of the Scotti Grand Opera Company, along with Arthur Nevin, composer and director of municipal music and dramatic art, were honor guests. Mrs. J. F. Hill, president of the Beethoven Club, in her gracious manner, introduced the members of the company, beginning with Mr. Scotti, who is a favorite with local music lovers. To the delight and surprise of the guests, Mrs. Hill’s announcement that some of the stars would sing caused great excitement. Anna Roselle, who made a favorite impression here when the club presented her in a recital this season, was the first to be heard. Myrtle Schaaf, the youngest prima donna of the company, gave an aria and an encore and was warmly received. Armand Tokatyan, tenor, also offered a number. Alice Gentle, who preferred be'ng spokesman instead of singing, was enthusiastically received. This was the closing affair of the club for the season, and was a fitting climax to the series of luncheons given. The Renaissance Circle, the Bolling-Musser School of Music, and Mary Hutcheson’s senior class (wlrch included Lois Maer, winner of the state prize), occupied special tables. J. V. D. Pupils of Marguerite Potter Give Recital On Friday evening, May 24, at the Criterion Studios, Carnegie Hall, Marguerite Potter’s pupils gave their last recital for the season. Those who took part were Mar-garetta Hoermann, Irene Britt, Elizabeth Ingalls, Helene Kineger, Ellen Lewis, Lillian Markowitz, Ann Brown, Svea Moberg, Elsie Schmuderer, Helen Barthel and Arthur Nar-vesen. Several American composers were represented in the selections—the names of Fay Foster, Walter Kraemer, Hal-lett Gilberte, John Scott and Gena Branscombe appearing more than once. A large audience was most enthusiastic over the unusual tone production, the excellent diction and artistic interpretation. Especial mention must be made of the work of Helen Huit, the accompanist of the evening, and a fine support to the young singers. She has been the official accompanist of the New York Madrigal Club this season. At the close of the program Miss Potter was presented with two dozen American Beauties, a tribute of appreciation from her students. Casini to Play Novelties Gutia Casini, the Russian cellist who is summering in Hannover, Germany, writes to his manager, M. H. Hanson, that he has arranged some of the Sarasate Spanish Dances for the cello and will play them on his next American 50 MEMPHIS ENTHUSIASTIC OVER SCOTTI GRAND OPERA COMPANY “La Bohême,” “Carmen,” “The Secret of Suzanne,” “Pagli- acci,” “L’Oracolo” and “Cavalleria Rusticana” Offered— Regret Expressed at Arthur Nevin’s Resignation as Symphony Director—News from Tennessee F. \ 1. C. Convention—Martinelli and Salvi in Joint Recital—Notes Memphis, Tenn., June 1.—The recent visit of the Scotti Grand Opera Company was one of the notable events of the musical season, this being the third appearance of this splendid organization in Memphis. The music committee of the Chamber of Commerce, E. R. Barrow, chairman, is responsible for this musical feast and any surplus that may accrue is used for the promotion of music in the city. Of the operas offered, “La Bohême” was the initial one, and probably the most enjoyed. It was excellently cast, Marie Sundelius in the role of Mimi was everything that could be desired. Her voice is true, pure, flexible and sweet, and she renewed her first splendid impression with Memphis admirers. Anna Roselle as Musetta was delightful and was in fine voice. Orville Harrold was, as usual, enthusiastically received. Mr. Scotti is excellent in every part he plays, and his voice has more beauty than when last heard here. Other parts were splendidly sung, while the orchestra, under the excellent direction of Gennaro Papi, was one of the best which has been heard in recent years. For the second offering Bizet’s “Carmen,” with Alice Gentle in the title role, was altogether satisfying. Miss Gentle, an American girl, gave a creditable account of herself. She is not only a singer, but an admirable actress. Queena Mario as Micaela fitted the part from every viewpoint and was well received. Greek Evans as Escamillo was given an ovation by his numerous admirers. Morgan Kingston, Mary Mellish and Myrtle Schaaf, Italo Picchi, Giordano Paltrinieri and Alfredo Gandolfi were also good in their parts. Pelletier was the able conductor. “The Secret of Suzanne” was heard for the first time in Memphis at the matinee Wednesday afternoon. Scotti as Count Gd, Queena Mario as Countess Gil and Giordano Paltrinieri as Sante were all that could be desired, with Papi as the conductor. This was followed by “Pagliacci,” which is always a favorite, and many considered it the gem of the engagement this season. Anna Roselle was in fine voice and played the part of Nedda admirably. Zanelli as Tonio, Salazar as Canio, Paltrinieri as Beppe and Gandolfi as Silvio made up the cast, with a chorus that added materially to the performance, the orchestra sharing honors, under the direction of Mr. Papi. At the evening performance Wednesday, the season of opera was brought to a close with a double bill—“L’Oracolo” and “Cavalleria Rusticana.” Scotti, Sundelius, Schaaf and little Clara Burns, Picchi, D’Angelo and Paltrinieri were heard in the principal roles. The beautiful “Cavalleria Rusticana” was never more beautifully interpreted. Alice Gentle as Santuzza proved herself a versatile artist and gave a finished and delightful impersonation of the role. She was in excellent voice and brought depth of feeling and tonal beauty into her singing, arousing the audience to heights of enthusiasm. Henriette Wakefield as Lola was pleasing, while Greek Evans as Alfio and Orville Harrold as Turiddu were well cast. In the duet with Santuzza, Mr. Harrold was probably most enjoyed. Clara Cingolani as Lucia gave a sympathetic interpretation. Gennaro Papi directed both performances as usual without score, and shared with the opera company the most enthusiastic applause. The season was successful from both an artistic and financial viewpoint. Regret Expressed at Arthur Nevin’s Resignation. The fourth and last municipal concert of the season was heard at the Lyric Theater, April 25. Regret was expressed that this was Mr. Nevin’s last appearance as director of the Symphony Orchestra and Choral Society, he having resigned his position to take effect June 1. Mr. Nevin’s untiring efforts to make the municipal idea of music in Memphis a success will undoubtedly be rewarded, because of the splendid foundation he has laid. Dr. A. B. Williams, managing director of municipal music, presented Mr. Nevin with a beautiful basket of roses, while Mayor Paine, on behalf of the members of the orchestra and Choral Society, presented a handsome watch, and on behalf of Mr. Morgan, a member of the orchestra, a personally made monogrammed watch guard. Mr. Nevin was so overcome by these expressions of gratitude that he found it impossible to respond, finally taking up his baton and continuing the program. The numbers were light and tuneful, including Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel,” Mendelssohn’s “Spring Song,” Brahms’ Hungarian dance No. 5 and Chabrier’s “España" rhapsody. Mrs. J. F. Hill Re-elected President of Tennessee F. M. C. Mrs. J. F. Hill was honored by being re-elected president of the Tennessee Federation of Music Clubs at the convention which was held in Paris, Tenn., May 5 to 9. Ella Atkins, another Memphian, was elected corresponding secretary. 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